Ottawa, Ontario — After viewing many fantastic entries, and making some very difficult judging decisions, Equine Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Horse Week Kids Contest.

Equine Canada would like to extend a big thank you to all of the talented kids who sent in entries and to Miss Filly, Kemptville Feed & Seed and Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies or their generously donated prizes.

GROUP A (ages 8 and under)

ESSAY CONTEST:

First Place: Josephine Hy – Scarborough, ON

GROUP A POETRY CONTEST:

First Place: Jessica Erickson – Woodlawn, ON

GROUP A DRAWING CONTEST:

First Place: Sarah Ferguson – Toronto, ON

Second Place: Josephine Hu – Scarborough, ON

Third Place: Colin Husovic – Whitby, ON

GROUP B (ages 9 – 13)

POETRY CONTEST:

First Place: Lexi Czar – Canyon, BC

Second Place: Emily Paquette – Gatineau, QC

Third Place: Randi Joyce – Parksville, BC

Honourable Mention:

Megan Quinn – Orangeville, ON

GROUP B DRAWING CONTEST:

First Place: Katie Harris – Antigonish, NS

Second Place: Maria Dawod – Mississauga, ON

Third Place: Virginie Robert – Sherbrooke, QC

Honourable Mentions:

Brandon Husovic – Whitby, ON

Randi Joyce – Parksville, BC

Jordan Erickson – Woodlawn, ON

GROUP B MISCELLANEOUS CONTEST:

First Place: Emily Paquette – Gatineau, QC

Second Place: Davin Grose – Alma, ON

Third Place: Andrew Grose – Alma, ON

GROUP C (ages 13 – 17)

ESSAY CONTEST:

First Place: Audrey O’Connor – Gaspé, QC

GROUP C POETRY CONTEST:

First Place: Jenny Williamson – Tiverton, ON

Second Place: Katlyn Jardine – Quispamsis, NB

Third Place: Rebecca Grose – Alma, ON

GROUP C DRAWING CONTEST:

First Place: Rebecca Grose – Alma, ON

GROUP C MISCELLANEOUS

First Place: Rebecca Grose – Alma, ON

Second Place: Nick Grose – Alma, ON

The Horse Week 2007 Committee wishes to thank the Platinum Sponsors SSG Riding Gloves, and the Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division, as well as Gold Sponsors, Oster Professional Products and West Nile Innovator. for their generous financial support, and to everyone involved with making this year’s Horse Week a successful one.

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